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https://www.lisaandfam.com/2018/05/27/little-prince-inspired-nursery/#commentsSun, 27 May 2018 20:08:02 +0000https://www.lisaandfam.com/?p=635Continue reading "Little Prince-Inspired Nursery"]]>Last year, way before getting pregnant, I was watching The Little Prince with my husband and I remember telling him “This is the theme I want for our next baby’s nursery!”. I read the book in Spanish years ago when I was in school. This is such an inspiring story with so many lessons about the treasures of childhood that once I got pregnant we knew right away that this was our theme.

This is not a super popular nursery theme, so I found a common theme to bring everything together in a cohesive way. In spite of “The Little Prince” being the main theme, I used stars as the common thread to link all the elements of the nursery together.

I custom-made these frames by adding quotes from The Little Prince into the art. I printed them at Staples and framed them in these IKEA white frames.

We added The Little Prince book to our baby’s library collection, we got the Spanish version on Amazon. I used these white picture ledges from IKEA to organize the library.

My dad painted this Little Prince Canvas. We hung it next to the changing table, and our baby loves to look at it while we change him.

I like having a wall clock in the nursery, because it helps to keep track of feedings, bedtime, etc. I found this beautiful wall clock with the Little Prince, the Fox and the Pilot on Redbubble.

The wall sticker is the focal point of the nursery. It is absolutely stunning and has a hand-painted effect. People actually think it is a painting on the wall, it doesn’t look like a sticker at all. It was easy to install and even though it came all the way from Spain, the packaging they use to ship it ensures the sticker remains in perfect conditions during shipping and handling. I found this gem on Il Mondo di Alex.Their stickers and wallpaper are amazing! A must see!

]]>https://www.lisaandfam.com/2018/01/18/%f0%9f%93%bd-video-our-trip-to-costa-rica/¡Pura Vida! Our trip to Costa Rica with tons of photos!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LisaFam/~3/Fim-AMDRS10/
https://www.lisaandfam.com/2018/01/17/pura-vida-our-trip-to-costa-rica-with-tons-of-photos/#commentsThu, 18 Jan 2018 02:20:38 +0000https://www.lisaandfam.com/?p=517Continue reading "¡Pura Vida! Our trip to Costa Rica with tons of photos!"]]>Our family is growing! We are expecting our 2nd child this spring! Last year, when I found out I was pregnant, my husband and I spoke about doing a little family vacation before our new little guy arrives into our lives. We wanted a vacation to kick back and relax. However, since we were taking our 4-year-old with us, we also needed to add a bit of adventure for him. So we decided to go to Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Pacific coast)! We stayed at the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa. This resort is super family friendly, they even have daily events for kids and a kids club with a playground.

Day 1

We flew from Boston to Liberia (stopping in NY). So the first and last days of our trip were traveling days. When we landed, our transport was waiting for us right outside the airport exit. They took us to our hotel, which was about 1hr and 45 min away. On our way to the hotel, our driver spotted monkeys on the trees along the road and stopped so that we could see them. Our son was super excited to see them climbing and jumping around the branches. When we finally got to the hotel, we were received with fresh juice and live music. Absolutely everyone was very welcoming and friendly!

Ready to go!

On our way to the Resort!So tired after a long day of traveling!

Day 2

On day 2, we woke up super early (local time) and had an amazing buffet breakfast at Mansita Restaurant. The variety was outstanding and everything was fresh and delicious! We spent the day at the resort. My husband booked me in advance a massage at the spa for future moms and while I was at the spa, my husband and son enjoyed the pool and beach. When we met again we walked around the resort, spent time playing with Diego at the kids club, got ourselves some ice cream and had a stroll on the beach. We dine at Sabanero Steak House and then enjoyed some live music. Our son was super tired after dinner, but once he heard the music, he got energized and started dancing in the middle of the patio. A beautiful scene to watch!

These insects are called “Chapulín” and were all over the resort. Our son was fascinated by them!Taking a closer look at a Chapulín

Dining at Sabanero Steak HouseLooking at the stars… looking for the Three Kings (Puerto Rican tradition)

Diego was super tired… until he started dancing!View from our room

Day 3

Right before our trip, Diego got sick and we took him to the doctor. The PA who took care of him got excited to find out we were going to Costa Rica because she has visited this country before and loved it. She shared a story of the time when she was having dinner at an open restaurant and saw a sloth slowly climbing up a tree. That story left a lasting impression on Diego, so ever since we landed in Costa Rica, he was looking for sloths (everywhere!). So of course, we couldn’t leave Costa Rica without seeing one. Since we were told that they are hard to spot in the wild (in our area), we decided to visit the animal sanctuary in Diamante Eco Adventure Park, where they have 3 sloths. We spent the entire day at the sanctuary. Diego watched the sloths getting fed and was super excited to finally see them. We also saw jaguars, toucans, snakes, ocelots, crocodiles, pumas and more. When we went to see the toucans, I was very impressed to find out what the tour guide told us. She said that it is illegal in Costa Rica to interact with the animals and that you could even get 3 months in jail if you do so!!!

Having breakfast at Mansita Restaurant

The beautiful ocean view from the main terrace in the parkDiego felt like a “zookeeper” with his little sloths. It was the cutest thing to watch him taking care of his little friends all the time!

Sloth!!

Once we came back from Diamante, we went to the beach at the Resort to watch the beautiful sunset. Diego had a blast playing in the sand and collecting grass for the Three Kings’ camels, a big holiday celebration that we have as Puerto Ricans and want to keep the tradition alive for our children.

Diego in his search for ‘fossils’

Filling a little box with grass to feed the Three Kings’ camels. He leaves this box next to his bed on the eve of Three Kings day (January 5th) and on the next morning the grass is gone and the presents from the Kings are next to the empty box… pure magic!!!

Ready to go to sleep…!

Day 4 (Three Kings Day)

Diego woke up super excited and went straight to look for the presents next to our shared bed. He found his empty box and 3 gifts with a note saying that they left more gifts back home (where he also left a box with food for the camels).

After spending most of our morning in our hotel room to let Diego play with his new toys, we went to the pool and spent the rest of our day there. We watched a little folkloric parade around the pool area and then went back to our room to get ready for our family/maternity photo-shoot.

Breathtaking sunset at Mansita Beach

We met with our local photographer at the Resort and she spent about an hour with us. She was super patient and great to work with. We got really lucky to have a clear sky on the horizon and the most beautiful sunset that felt like a dream.

Blowing kisses!

Blessed to have our little Mauricio on the way… Can’t wait to meet him! Diego already is an amazing big brother!

Day 5

We left our resort at around 7 AM to spend the entire day at Hacienda Buena Vista. The drive itself was an adventure. We got to see the volcano Rincón de la Vieja, and at some point, during the route, our charter bus crossed over a river to reach to the other side of the road and continue our trip. All the views along the route were very scenic. Once we arrived to the hacienda, our group got ready to zip line through the treetops of the tropical forest. At first, Diego was a bit tired from the long drive and didn’t want to join the group, but after his dad finished zip lining and he had a good snack, he felt motivated enough to give it a try. The tour guide and staff were kind enough to accommodate our ‘out-of-schedule’ zip line request for our son. Two local guides, my husband, and son went on a private zip line adventure. Our son had a blast and said he was flying like Superman and Batman! I waited for them on the hanging bridges by the last 2 zip line cables and felt so excited when I finally saw my brave 4-year-old approaching the platform I was standing on. He really enjoyed the experience. Right after that, we were transported to a beautiful terrace with a panoramic view to have lunch.

Bocadillo time!

Lunchtime!

After having lunch, it was time for the horseback riding adventure towards the thermal waters. Due to my pregnancy, I couldn’t take part in any activities from the tour. So the staff took me straight to the thermal baths to wait for the group to arrive. After their arrival, my son and husband enjoyed the thermal waters while I enjoyed a book in the beautiful secluded setting.

We were all so tired after a long day out that once we got back to the resort, we ordered dinner to our room and rested.

Day 6

Since our transport was picking us up at the resort by 11:30 AM, we had enough time to relax, get in-room breakfast and pack our bags to fly back home.

Having lunch before boarding our flight.I spy with my little eye, a great little traveler with tired little eyes…

Our plane landed at around midnight, Diego didn’t sleep in any of the flights, but he crashed on our drive home while talking about the trip with grandma and grandpa. On the next morning, he woke up to more gifts from the Three Kings (the ones they left him at home, while we were away on this wonderful trip to Costa Rica)!

Now that we are back, it’s all about getting ready for our baby’s arrival!

]]>https://www.lisaandfam.com/2018/01/17/pura-vida-our-trip-to-costa-rica-with-tons-of-photos/feed/4https://www.lisaandfam.com/2018/01/17/pura-vida-our-trip-to-costa-rica-with-tons-of-photos/I have a 4 year old! (Tons of pictures 📸 and a video 📽 from his Birthday Party!)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LisaFam/~3/3EWSa4aSV9I/
https://www.lisaandfam.com/2017/08/08/i-have-a-4-year-old-tons-of-pictures-and-a-video-from-his-birthday-party/#commentsTue, 08 Aug 2017 14:53:09 +0000https://www.lisaandfam.com/?p=460Continue reading "I have a 4 year old! (Tons of pictures 📸 and a video 📽 from his Birthday Party!)"]]>It is hard to believe that I already have a 4 year-old. It is no joke when people tells you they grow way too fast and that you need to enjoy the little moments to the fullest. It’s almost bittersweet to see how fast time goes by. But at the same time I feel so blessed of witnessing what he is becoming: a persevering, happy, outgoing, and empathetic little boy. I care more than ever to live in the present, to being present. Last month we celebrated 4 years of happiness and love. We celebrated the life of the sweetest boy I could have ever dream.

We threw an Octonauts themed party at our house. We discovered these cartoons about a year ago through my nephew and our son loved them. His birthday is a very special day for us and we always make an effort to make it memorable and fun. These cartoons are about a team of undersea explorers. So we decorated everything with this theme, however, for entertainment we hired a magician that we saw performing a couple of years ago at a farm and wowed us with his magic and comedy! The magician (David Hall) was very entertaining for children and adults and would highly recommend him. His tricks were really good and left us trying to figure them out without much success…

It was such a heartwarming experience to see the excitement of our son and his little cousins and friends during the entire party. Now that he is older, it is the cutest thing to see how happy he gets over his birthday celebration. He asked me everyday how many days were left for his party and always kept saying that he couldn’t wait for his birthday! The day after the party we woke up asking if his birthday was over … but we kept on doing other little celebrations through the weekend.

I also found a website with FREE printables that I used for the Birthday Banner, party bags decorations, and bubble bottles wrappers, but I can’t remember the site. If I do, I’ll come back to add the link.

]]>https://www.lisaandfam.com/2017/07/19/video-family-reunion-in-virginia/feed/1https://www.lisaandfam.com/2017/07/19/video-family-reunion-in-virginia/Family Reunion in Virginia!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LisaFam/~3/Meo5s2qGIE4/
https://www.lisaandfam.com/2017/07/16/family-reunion-in-virginia/#commentsMon, 17 Jul 2017 02:18:48 +0000https://www.lisaandfam.com/?p=362Continue reading "Family Reunion in Virginia!"]]>Back in April my cousin Michelle invited us to their new (and gorgeous!) home in Virginia for a family reunion! My husband and I had already visited them back in January for her 30th birthday party at their new house, but we were very excited to go back especially with the whole clan (minus my cousin Gaby, who couldn’t join us this time ).

My cousin seems to live close to all the best places in the area! So during this trip we went to a couple wineries, Washington DC, National Harbor in Maryland, Old Town in Alexandria, and Georgetown in DC!

Stone Tower Winery, Virginia

On our first official day there, Michelle and her boyfriend Che, took us to Stone Tower Winery. The route was quite scenic and hilly. In the winery, we found ourselves a nice little area under a tree to enjoy our picnic. At some point it started pouring but Michelle found us the best spot inside the tasting area right next to the performer. We danced, we laughed, we enjoyed lots of wonderful wine and had the most memorable time as a little family of 15 people. This was also the day when my dear son had the nerve to tell me “Mommy, auntie (Michelle) is cuter than you!” He’s been in love with her since he was 1… he’ll be 4 in a few weeks.

Washington, D.C.

We took the metro to get to DC. We walked around the National Mall area and had lunch and lots of ice cream (the heat this day was brutal, not that I need an excuse for ice cream, but a hot day seems like a reasonable one !). At some point my son was eating a SpongeBob popsicle and accidentally dropped it. He cried so much thinking that SpongeBob had died. It took a while to help him get over that and understand that it was only a popsicle… no life involve whatsoever.

We didn’t visit the monuments since we had already seen them and the heat was too harsh to drag the children around from monument to monument. We only visited the National Air and Space Museum. The boys had fun with the interactive exhibits and we all had a nice rest from the heat.

Paradise Springs Winery, VA

Our day at this winery was ideal. We went on a Monday so everything was very quiet, not too many people, plus the boys had the entire lawn for them to play. However, at some point we moved indoors to escape the heat. The boys were sweating too much and needed a break. We loved the lawn and trees of this winery. There was a beautiful green scenery everywhere you looked.

4th of July

We celebrated Independence Day at my cousin’s house with a BBQ, pool, motorcycle rides and fireworks! The boys were thrilled to get a short motorcycle ride with Che… my mom was excited too and joined them in their ride ! They loved going down hill, because they felt “ticklish” on their bellies!

National Harbor in Maryland

This place is so full of surprises and things to do. Our first stop was at the Carousel. I was surprised to see how cheap the rides were. For only $7 you could get unlimited carousel rides. My son got 10! That would have been $25 in Boston. So I was super excited to find out their prices!

Our next stop was at the Capital Wheel, from which we got great panoramic views of the harbor and river. At the Harbor we also visited: the Awakening Sculpture (a giant man buried in sand), Peeps and Company store (a fun store to visit with kids), and public art and statues. My brother and his family traveled back to Boston on that day, so they only joined us for half of the day.

Old Town in Alexandria

I fell in love with this place from the moment we arrived. I loved everything about it, from the narrow charming houses to the gas lamps on the buildings… the waterfront area and the many restaurants and boutiques. This town is very quaint and definitely a must-see. We had the best dinner at the Fish Market.

Georgetown, D.C.

On our last day of the trip, we went to Georgetown. Here we took a boat tour along the Potomac River with live narration from the Captain. We saw national monuments and famous landmarks, such as: the Washington monument, The Pentagon, Watergate complex, Kennedy Center, Jefferson Memorial, etc. Then we relaxed a bit at a local restaurant, did a little shopping in the downtown area and had dinner at Bodega.

Meanwhile, the boys went to a ball game at the Nationals Park (Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves).

It was so nice to reconnect and share this week with my close maternal family, like in the good old days. I really cherish the time spent with family and good friends… so this week was definitely special to me. I feel very grateful with my beautiful cousin Michelle and her other half, Che, for planning this memorable reunion and welcoming us into their beautiful home!

]]>https://www.lisaandfam.com/2017/07/12/video-weekend-getaway-in-canada/feed/17https://www.lisaandfam.com/2017/07/12/video-weekend-getaway-in-canada/Niagara & Toronto! All the pictures from our trip!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LisaFam/~3/ASlza3556kk/
https://www.lisaandfam.com/2017/06/29/niagara-toronto-all-the-pictures-from-our-trip/#commentsFri, 30 Jun 2017 03:43:44 +0000https://www.lisaandfam.com/?p=269Continue reading "Niagara & Toronto! All the pictures from our trip!"]]>It’s no secret that we love summer and try to make the most out of it. We also love road trips! So on Father’s Day, my husband and I impulsively decided to go on a road trip to Niagara and Toronto. Since my parents are in town, they joined us on this trip. Here I’ll be sharing a gazillion photos from our weekend! We departed on Friday afternoon and came back on Monday. My husband had to leave earlier (on Sunday) due to work commitments. The road trip was long, but we took turns driving on our way back and made a few rest stops along the way. This was our first time in both, Niagara and Toronto. One of my best friends knows both cities and gave us great suggestions of things to do.

Friday

My husband and son playing checkers at a Cracker Barrel during a stop along our route

Saturday

After having breakfast at our hotel, which was conveniently located near all the main attractions, we went to see the famous Niagara Falls! We also purchased tickets to do the boat tour of the Falls. I was a bit concerned that we were going to get soaking wet, because when I did “La Gran Aventura” excursion in the Iguazú Falls (Argentina), we were much more exposed and got soaking wet. But in this tour they provide disposable rain ponchos and the boat is much bigger and equipped with glass walls to hide behind if you don’t want to get wet. This boat ride is a must if you want to experience the beauty and force of the Falls up-close. I do recommend to purchase tickets for the boat excursion in advance to save time. The tour was fun and very enjoyable for the whole family.

After we finished our tour we walked by a park nearby and had lunch at Rainforest Cafe. It was my son’s first time in this restaurant. He was really excited and impressed to see all the jungle animals inside the restaurant and asked a few times if they were real or not. Then he transformed himself into a robot and started acting like the animals in the restaurant. Nigara reminded me of the “International Drive” in Orlando, Florida. It is very commercial and has many attractions, entertainment, restaurants and stores for the entire family. Definitely very different from my experience in Iguazú, Argentina, which is more natural and authentic, definitely not commercial. The experience in Niagara was very entertaining and would still recommend visiting them. In all honesty Niagara is beautiful but Iguazú is jaw-dropping.

To my surprise, there is a region called Niagara on the Lake, which is known for its wineries; we visited a couple on that afternoon. Since there were so many things that we wanted to do in a day, we completely forgot to visit the charming old town. Instead we went back to Clifton Hill (where all the attractions are) to get a ride in the Niagara SkyWheel with our son. I recommend this attraction since you get a spectacular view of the falls.

That night we drove to Toronto!

Sunday

Toronto was a pleasant surprise. I didn’t know what to expect. The city is massive, neat and modern. We stayed at the Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel , which was literally attached to the Rogers Centre (home of the Blue Jays) and next to the CN Tower. You could see the baseball field from the hotel’s lobby bar.

The view of the Rogers Centre from the hotel’s lobby bar

That morning we visited the CN Tower and enjoyed the panoramic view of the city (from the 114th floor!), then went down to the 113rd floor to walk on glass floor. My fearless 3-year-old son walked all over it with my fearless mom, while I was looking at them from the carpeted floors After a while I decided to conquer my fear of heights and walk over the glass.

The view from the glass floor

Then we spent most of the afternoon at the Harbour. There we had lunch at Boxcar Social.

Our little guy spotted a paddle boat at Harbourfront and we rented one for him, he felt confident that he could manage alone in a paddle boat. So we let him go for it and he had lots of fun. We were so impressed to see how quickly he learned to maneuver the boat by himself. Finally, after almost an hour and an ice cream offer, he decided it was time to get out of the boat.

We walked around the harbor to get our tickets for a boat tour of the harbour and islands. This part of the trip got a little emotional since my son got really sad to say goodbye to his dad. He kept crying and asking his daddy to stay. My husband was heartbroken as well, but we carry on with the plan.

That afternoon we walked towards the Distillery District, but never made it there. Instead, we stopped at a park, had gelato and pastries at a local Beaver Tail, and walked by the famous St. Lawrence Market… but it was also closed. However, we found a cozy Spanish Restaurant: Barsa Taberna, next to the market and had a lovely dinner. Our server, Anghelina, went above and beyond with her attentions, especially with our son.

On our way back to the hotel, we walked down the lovely Front St. and stopped by the giant whimsical dog fountain and the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Monday

Since this was our last day of our weekend getaway, we didn’t want to leave the city without a proper city tour. Therefore, we toured the city on a hop on – hop off double-decker bus. In retrospective, we should have bought the tickets for this tour on Sunday because it included a FREE boat ride and the ticket is good for 48 hrs.

All in all, it was a great weekend! We definitely left looking forward to spend more time in this beautiful multicultural city!

]]>https://www.lisaandfam.com/2017/06/29/niagara-toronto-all-the-pictures-from-our-trip/feed/16https://www.lisaandfam.com/2017/06/29/niagara-toronto-all-the-pictures-from-our-trip/Our Trip to Ireland! Part V (with our trip in a Nutshell)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LisaFam/~3/SgripudmCJ0/
https://www.lisaandfam.com/2017/06/27/our-trip-to-ireland-part-v/#commentsTue, 27 Jun 2017 19:17:42 +0000https://www.lisaandfam.com/?p=237Continue reading "Our Trip to Ireland! Part V (with our trip in a Nutshell)"]]>Phew! What a long sequence of posts from Ireland! Welcome to my last post of an amazing, memorable and highly recommended trip!

Limerick

Here I mentioned our arrival to the cutest boutique hotel in Limerick: No. 1 Pery Square Boutique Hotel. This hotel is full of charm, a true gem in the heart of the city. Unfortunately, we only stayed 1 night… I wasn’t ready to leave that little piece of heaven! But off we went to King John’s Castle, a place where history comes to life with an array of great exhibits and activities.

A park next to the hotelKing John’s Castle

Panoramic view of Limerick from the castleEnjoying his Irish Tour Bus at the castle’s cafe

Cliffs of Moher

After our visit to King John’s Castle we drove to one of the most iconic and beautiful places in Ireland… the Cliffs of Moher! This natural attraction is a “must-see”! This was the most spectacular coastal walk we had. We didn’t dare to get close to the cliff’s edge. But we saw people who did it for a picture, in spite of the many warning signs and memorial for those who lost their lives at the Cliffs. It is very windy, the edge is unstable and you are at the top of a really high cliff! So we highly advise to pay attention to those warnings.

Aran Islands

On our last day to explore Ireland, we visited the island of Inis Mór, (Inishmore), which is the largest of 3 limestone islands that make up the Aran Islands. Once we got to the island, we took a horse carriage tour. Our rider was very friendly and willing to stop at our request (for pictures). In one of the stops we spotted seals swimming near the coast. Needless to say, our son was very excited to spot them and started yelling “Foca!!!” (which means ‘seal’ in Spanish).

Getting there…“Focas!!!”

We hiked all the way up to the prehistoric cliff top fort Dún Aonghasa. My husband did it with our son sitting on his shoulders. Way to go, dad!

On our way back to our hotel in Galway, we drove by Kylemore Abbey. Unfortunately the gates were already closed, but got to see the Abbey from the street.

Happy boy after our dinner!

As I said before, Ireland is a family friendly destination. This trip was a priceless investment to offer new and exciting experiences to our son and to create lasting memories as a family. There is so much to do and see in Ireland. The memories from this trip is something that we cherish and will treasure forever!

The day we visited the peninsula was a bit rainy and sometimes foggy. We drove around the peninsula and made a few stops along the way to enjoy the views. Yes! Even on a rainy day the views on the scenic route were absolutely beautiful! I can only imagine how amazing the route must be on a sunny day.

Kenmare

We ended our day with a stroll around the small town of Kenmare. This is a charming little town with specialty shops ideal to make a rest stop for lunch. I enjoyed seeing all the shops, our son really enjoyed getting Kinder surprise eggs, since those are not sold in the US. He spent so much time playing with the surprises in the eggs or the eggs itself, definitely kept him busy and entertained. In fact, Kinder surprise eggs along with his echo experience in the Gap of Dunloe (here) and riding on shuttle buses without a car seat, were some of his favorite experiences in Ireland!

Opening a Kinder surprise egg

Last Morning at Loch Lein Hotel

Last morning at Loch Lein Hotel in Killarney… our home for the past 3 days of our tripLast morning in Loch Lein Hotel in KillarneyLast morning in Loch Lein Hotel in Killarney

Fahan Beehive Huts of Dingle

Once we left Killarney, we drove to Adare. On our way there, we came across a pre-historic site and decided to stop and see it. It made a nice rest stop and the views from the site were also a big plus.

The view from the parkingThe view a bit further down the streetInside the site

Adare

Adare is such a charming town! As soon as we got there we purchased our tickets for a tour in the castle.

Desmond Castle, Adare

Inside the castle (our son is pretending to be asleep )

After touring the castle, we had an early dinner at The Blue Door restaurant, set in a charming typical cottage of the area dating back to the early 1830’s!

The Blue Door RestaurantA historic thatched cottage in Adare

Before leaving Adare, we did the riverside walk and saw a different angle of the castle.

That night, after leaving Adare, we arrived at an amazing boutique hotel in Limerick. I absolutely loved that hotel but wish we could have stayed longer. Soon I’ll be posting my last blog on our trip to Ireland. Stay tuned!